tolerable (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtɒlərəbəl/

Definition

Capable of being endured or accepted, though not necessarily pleasant or good.

Examples

• The heat in the desert was barely tolerable, even with air conditioning.

• She found his constant complaining to be tolerable, but only because she understood his stress.

• For a beginner, the quality of the drawing was quite tolerable, showing potential for improvement.

Synonyms of tolerable

Words with a similar meaning to tolerable:

• bearable
• acceptable
• endurable
• passable

Antonyms of tolerable

Words with the opposite meaning to tolerable:

• intolerable
• unbearable

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